Virgin Atlantic is expanding its Scotland and Northern Ireland operations next summer.

Sir Richard Branson’s airline will fly weekly from Belfast to Orlando and between Glasgow and Las Vegas.

It’s the first time Virgin has operated out of Northern Ireland. Both routes will offer connections with Virgin’s partner Delta across the US. virgin-atlantic.com
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Emirates has opened a £2million dedicated lounge at Glasgow airport to cater for its growing Scottish business and showcasing the nation’s premium products, including Loch Fyne salmon, Belhaven beers and Glenmorangie whisky. emirates.com
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Birmingham is getting a boost from Thomas Cook Airlines next summer.

Four aircraft are to be based at the city’s airport in 2015, including a new Airbus A321.

New routes to Mytilene and Kalamata in Greece, and Djerba in Tunisia, will be added along with increased frequencies to Zante, Mahon, Bodrum, Antalya, Izmir, Bourgas and Fuerteventura plus daily flights to Dalaman in Turkey.